Senior Maintenance Planner

What is Voyageur Aviation Corp.?

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At Voyageur Aviation Corp., we deliver innovative solutions to customers with unique aviation requirements. We are an integrated provider of specialized aviation services, including, advanced engineering and maintenance capabilities, part sales and logistics management, aircraft leasing, and contract flying operations both internationally and domestically supporting humanitarian missions, cargo, and workforce movements to remote communities. Our headquarters are in North Bay, Ontario, and we are a wholly owned subsidiary of Chorus Aviation Inc.

What we offer and what makes us special:

• We stand out as a leading company engaged in exceptionally distinctive projects, spanning captivating destinations worldwide, and collaborating with extraordinary and exclusive clients.
• We can turn your wildest imagination into reality, whether it's complete plane restructuring and modernization, complex maintenance, or a comprehensive plane redesign.
• Our team comprises the best, with unparalleled expertise. No one else on Earth can match what we achieve. We are true pioneers in aviation.
• Abundant growth opportunities await you here. Our employees choose to stay for the long term, thriving in a culture of continuous learning and boundless possibilities.
• We've got you covered! Our comprehensive benefits program is employer-paid and includes extended health care, out-of-country insurance, as well as life and disability coverage.
• Additionally, we offer a retirement pension plan, an employee and family assistance plan, and participation in the Employee Share Ownership Plan (TSX: CHR).

Explore your next role:

The role of a Senior Maintenance Planner is integral to the operations of Voyageur, ensuring that each aircraft work package is coordinated and modified to customer expectations. This position involves a meticulous approach to planning and coordination, requiring a deep understanding of aircraft systems and maintenance procedures. By analyzing historical data and performance metrics, the planner can forecast maintenance needs, optimizing the lifecycle of the aircraft and minimizing downtime. Collaboration with engineering, maintenance teams and customers are essential to secure the necessary resources for each task. Furthermore, the planner must effectively communicate with all stakeholders, providing accurate and timely information about maintenance schedules and updates, which is critical for the seamless operation of the fleet and satisfaction of both internal teams and customers. This multifaceted role not only demands technical expertise but also exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills to maintain the delicate balance between operational demands and regulatory compliance.

Maintenance Planning

• Create tasks on a program level within the CMP
• Apply tasks to specific aircraft within the CMP
• Create aircraft work orders based on customer requirements
• Create and Populate work orders and tasks to reflect customer required scopes
• Prepare work packages for the hangar production team
• Audit work packages and ensure all data contained within is correct and accurate
• Coordinate material requirements with procurement to ensure all customer requested modifications and repairs are known and ordered
• Coordinate outside services for specific tasking requirements as well as Coordinate engineering services to execute data for repairs and modifications
• Provide technical assistance to the maintenance team throughout work scope project life cycle to ensure scope of work is to plan and information is transmitted properly
• Ensure all work done is in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Support and train all Junior Maintenance planners and Planning coordinators in current processes and procedures

Project Quotes

• Communicate with internal and external managers to understand and develop requested work packages
• Review customer supplied work scope and data to ensure accurate and most up to date information is provided to the production team
• Audit work scope and discuss with customer and production team regarding any discrepancies
• Transfer data from work scope to a Project Quote spreadsheet for scope approvals and contract refinements.
• Research required labour estimates and parts costing using all necessary resources to ensure accurate reporting of scope
• Audit and prepare final quote prior to customer receipt.
• Present and review quote with Manager, Maintenance Planning and production team prior to execution of work package

Customer Support

• Communicate with customers to ensure expectations throughout the project life cycle.
• Research and recommend work scope solutions to customer needs.
• Maintain discussions with customers to determine scope changes due to production team findings.
• Coordinate cost estimates with Materials to develop solutions to customers.

Aircraft special Programs

• Interpret aircraft storage requirements in accordance with manufacturer publications.
• Create aircraft/engine storage work orders within the CMP
• Populate work orders with monthly storage tasks within the
• Manage storage program requirements to provide data to the production team
• Research specific requirements if needed to support Production and Managers

Your Distinctive Ingredients for Success:

• Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance, Engineering, or a related technical field; or a university degree in a related discipline.
• College Aircraft Maintenance Technician Diploma or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset.
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) License is an asset.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role within the aviation industry.
• Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory requirements and internal processes.
• Strong planning and organizational skills to manage projects effectively and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to evaluate and implement compliance with regulatory standards.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality work under constraints.

Eligibility:

You must be legally eligible to work for a Canadian company (e.g., be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or possess a valid work permit) and provide a clear Criminal Background Check.

You belong here!

Voyageur Aviation Corp. is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. If you require accommodation for the recruitment/interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Location and other Key Details:

• You will work out of our North Bay head office.